Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nitty-gritty
noun
/ˌnɪtiˈɡrɪti/
Definition
the most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation
Examples
- Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of the project and outline our next steps.
- After discussing the general ideas, we focused on the nitty-gritty to finalize the plan.
Meaning
Nitty-gritty refers to the fundamental, essential elements of a matter that need to be discussed or understood.
Synonyms
- essentials
- basics
- core
- main points
- fundamentals
